Members of MSP’s faculty ans staff have a wide variety of research interests and experience. Students interested in research are encouraged to speak directly with faculty and staff members whose interests align with their own for guidance and potential opportunities. Many faculty and staff members are currently conducting research and may have space for students to join their research teams. Information about who currently have openings can be found below.
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Addictions Treatment
- Qualitative Research
- Transcendental – Phenomenological Research
- Heuristic Research
- Personality Disorders
- Educational and Therapeutic Applications of Role-Play
- Group Psychotherapy
Are you currently conducting research?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Racial Trauma
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Vicarious Trauma
- Multicultural Psychology
- Culturally Grounded Approaches to Healing
- Community-Centered Approaches to Healing
- Somatic & Movement-Based Therapies
- Black Feminist Therapy
- Liberation Psychology
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes.
What is your research about?
Validation of the Multicultural Psychological Pain of Loss and Lack Scale (in collaboration with MSP alum Dr. Tara Pope)
Non-WEIRD Communities & Existential Witnessing Circles
Dignity, Cultural & Institutional Betrayal, and Psychological Well-Being
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
Yes – contact Dr. Cabell for More information
Updated 9/21/206
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Neurobiological Bases of Psychotherapy
- Subcortical Influences in Cognition and Thought
- Neuropsychological Assessment with an Emphasis in Pediatric Neuropsychology
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Joint research with Dr. Kadrich investigating several topics related to assessment of ADHD and assessment instruments.
Joint research with Stephanie Swanberg looking into a Meta-Systematic analysis of The Gordon Diagnostic System’s ability to assist with DX of ADHD in children and adults.
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Chronic Pain and Illness
- Somatic Manifestations of Distress
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Anxiety and Depression
- Adjustment to Course of Life Transitions
- Existential Concerns
- Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues
- Relational Psychotherapy
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Exploring the use of humanistic group supervision in clinical psychology training.
Qualitative research on delayed independence in young adults (aka “failure to launch”)
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
Yes, for the project on delayed independence in young adults. Contact Dr. Cusick if interested.
Updated 6/8/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Consensual Non Monogamy
- Gender Identity Development
- Therapy with Gender Diverse Youth
- Therapy with Gender and Sexual minority Clients
- Neurodivergence
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
No
Updated 9/15/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Social Psychology & Social Cognition
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Authoritarianism
- Artificial Intelligence
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Authoritarian aggression and related motivated social cognitions – causes; correlates; and impacts on marginalized groups
Anthropomorphization of AI systems and the process through which such perceptions predict social use cases of AI (e.g., friendship, romance, sex; therapy)
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
TBD; more information to come
Updated 6/5/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Older Adults
- Severe Mental Illness
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Developing a Humanistic Cross-Collaboration between Psi Chi chapters at MSP and Saybrook University to present at the Division 32 Conference.
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
Yes, see the flyer in the community opportunity email for more information.
Updated 11/112026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Neuropsychological Assessment: Pediatric, Adult, & Geriatric
- Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Treatment
- Child and Family Therapy
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Joint research with Dr. Callan investigating several topics related to assessment of ADHD and assessment instruments.
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Recovery
- Spirituality
- Ethics
- Lifespan development
- Counseling and psychotherapy
- Supervision
- Psychological testing
- Integration of qualitative and quantitative research.
Are you currently conducting research?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Psychotherapy Process and Outcome
- Research Methods
- Homework in Psychotherapy
- Client Views and Self-change
- The Therapeutic Relationship
- Complementary and Adjunct Therapies
- The Integration of Psychotherapy Models
- Clinical Training and Supervision
- Therapist Personal and Professional Development
- Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy and Skills
- Positive Psychology
- Evidence-based Practices
- International Psychology
- Diversity Issues in Mental Health
- Social Justice Issues
- Veterans and Mental Health
- Professional and Ethical Issues
- Environment and Mental Health
- AI in Mental Health
Are you currently conducting research?
Starting new projects in the areas of Psychotherapy; Professional/ethical issues; and AI and mental health.
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
Yes
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- University Counseling
- Clinical Practice
- Relationships
- Identity Development
- Existential Concerns
- The Person-Centered Approach
- Supervision
Are you currently conducting research?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Individual and Group Psychotherapy
- Geriatric Psychology and Treatment
- Ethics in Health Care
- Psychodynamic Theory and Technique
- Supervision
Are you currently conducting research?
No
Updated 6/5/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Higher Education
- Smaller Higher Education Institutions
- Inclusive educational practices
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
Barriers alumni face in passing the EPPP
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
Yes
Updated 8/25/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Burnout
- Overwhelm
- Change over time
- Communication
- Relationships
Dr. Romano is new to the MSP faculty. Information about whether she has a research team will be available at a later date.
Updated 9/15/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Ethnic & Racial Identity
- African American Psychology
- Multicultural Counseling & Psychology
- Ecopsychology & Ecotherapy
- Social Justice Counseling
- Anti-Racism counseling
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
What is your research about?
The impact of scarcity mindset and empathy on climate change engagement
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
Yes
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Sexual Identity Development
- LGBT Affirmative Therapy
- Sex Therapy
- Emerging Adulthood
- Psychological Assessment & Evaluation
Are you currently conducting research?
Yes
Are you currently accepting new research team members?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Item Response Theory
- Personnel Selection/Assessment
- Personality in the Workplace
Dr. Sturgis is new to the MSP faculty. Information about whether he has a research team will be available at a later date.
Updated 9/15/2026
Areas of Expertise/Interests
- Alleviating psychological suffering
- Humanism
- Policing in America
Are you currently conducting research?
No
Updated 9/10/2026
Dr. Weber is new to the MSP faculty. Information about whether she has a research team will be available at a later date.
Updated 9/15/2026
